Music is a cornerstone of the UK economy, and Black music has driven much of its success. Yet, the Race Equality in Music Event Licensing (REMEL) report, published by Black Lives In Music, found that Black-led events in London are cancelled, restricted or blocked at higher rates than white-led events.

From hand-knit sweaters to geometric sculptures on the red carpet, the story of the Schiaparelli Maison has come alive at the V&A.

It’s almost unavoidable that those donning a corset-top costume will be dubbed ‘’basic’’. The Amazon corset has become a Halloween staple, but do the critiques stem from a genuine plea for sustainability or a ruthless attack on anything deemed unoriginal?

Hi again, it’s Hayley and I’m back with another food review! It’s been a while since I’ve been in London, but when I heard about Dishoom, Borough’s soft launch boasting half-off prices, I knew I had to be there.

While Wonder is often celebrated as a musical legend whose longevity strengthens his legacy, Madonna continues to face scrutiny over her appearance, behaviour, and relevance, revealing how ageing under the scrutiny of the media remains a deeply gendered experience.

Political satire is under threat; reality keeps stealing its punchlines. When the absurdities of political life require little embellishment before spilling into complete lunacy, how far can comedy go before it stops being funny?

Ah, the Great British Bake Off. An indulgent way to sweeten the impending darkness of autumnal evenings. Nigella is a calm and thoughtful presence in the tent, a natural judging counterpart to fiery Paul Hollywood, and on the surface not much has changed. However, Nigella’s attitude is quietly setting a precedent that this show has been in desperate need of.

Adéla’s lifelong dream is to become a household name. She told Nylon: “I don’t think my country will be proud of me until I’m certified the biggest thing in the world, where it’s just undeniable.”

Seemingly overnight, the weather has dropped to a damp and chilly 8 degrees… it therefore feels timely for me to return to my personal favourite ramen spot and indulge in something hot and brothy, whilst the infamous English weather does its best to wear me down. 

While a certain amount of insecurity is natural, it seems our unintended narcissism pulls us away from who we are, towards who we think we should be.